Exploring Web 2.0 Resources

Below is a list of Web 2.0 Tools, and their URL addresses, that we explored during the workshop:

Tuesday:

Google Docs – Online word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form applications with free storage space and the ability to share files – http://docs.google.com

Wednesday:

extranormal Movie Maker - http://www.xtranormal.com/ (cost involved)

WikiSpaces – Collaborative wiki web pages - http://www.wikispaces.com/site/signin
Wikispaces Teacher Help - http://help.wikispaces.com/teacher+help

Go2Web20 – Categorized list of Web 2.0 tools – http://www.go2Web20.net

Thursday:

Voki - Create a Speaking Character - http://www.voki.com

Picnik – Photo/Image Editor – http://www.picnik.com

Animoto - Video Creator - http://animoto.com
- 30 second free video
- for longer school-wide videos, you can use the RCS account (email Alice if you need the username/password)

LiveBinders- A 3-ring binder for the Web - http://livebinders.com
This tool allows you to: http://livebinders.com/help/

Collect your resources
Organize them neatly and easily
Present them with pride

Websites with compiled lists of Web 2.0 Resources:

http://www.randolph.k12.nc.us/Departments/MediaTechnology/Pages/Web20Tools.aspx- RCS Media/Tech List - includes some tips & tricks for using Google
http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/- A wiki with lots of cool web 2.0 resources for schools in all subject areas
http://www.go2Web20.__net__ – Go2Web20 - Categorized list of Web 2.0 tools
http://www.wix.com/ktenkely/advent - Web 2.0 Tools Advent Calendar – Kelly Tenkely’s list of 25 Web 2.0 tools for classroom instruction activities. Click on the numbers to show a description of each tool.

Teachers' Favorite Web 2.0 Tools:

(please share your favorite Web 2.0 tool and its address)

#	Web 2.0 Tool and Description	URL Address
1.	Voki - is a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages	http://voki.com
2.	Google Docs - I love the survey feature. It is a great way to get instant feedback for formative assessments.	http://docs.google.com
3.	Storybird - Allows students an easy way to create a type of ebook.	http://storybird.com/

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